As part of a broader programme of work to try to reduce inequalities, a new grants programme has been launched to fund local third sector social enterprises, community groups, and charities that are supporting local people from minority ethnic groups with their mental health. https://forumcentral.org.uk/addressing-mental-health-inequalities-in-minority-ethnic-groups-grants/ The funding is linked to work Forum Central has been […]
Archive | December, 2020
Right to Remain Toolkit on EEA nationals
New section for EEA nationals, updated in light of the end of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. This page now looks at applying to the Settled Status scheme if you’re an EEA national and in the UK before 11pm on 31 December 2020. The page has information on Pre-Settled Status, Settled Status, if you’re […]
Job: Assistant Producer at Mafwa Theatre, PT 3 month contract – Deadline 4th January
Mafwa Theatre is recruiting a part-time Assistant Producer to assist in the day to day running of the company. We are looking for someone who is ready for a new challenge, who shares Mafwa’s values and is willing to learn and grow into this new role. Someone who can handle a wide variety of tasks: […]
Service update: PAFRAS- Last drop-in of 2020 – 23rd December
The last PAFRAS drop-in of the year will be on 23rd December, 10-12, in St Aidan’s Church Hall. Sadly there won’t be a party this year but we will be offering our usual services: casework, mental health support and food parcels. We’ll also have some Christmas presents for clients who have children. We promise Christmas […]
Christmas Food Aid – 1st Edition: 11th December 2020
What? Volunteer befriending training When? Monday 7th December 5.45-7pm. Where? TBC If you want to join us but haven’t let us know, please email [email protected] so she can give you more information and a link. Here are 2 Documents detailing where vulnerable people can access food support over the Christmas period. To find provision that […]
Healthwatch Report: Digital Inclusion in Leeds December 2020
At the last LMP strategy meeting, Leeds Health Watch shared a review of their autumn digital inclusion report which is a follow up briefing to the People’s Voice Group report published in July 2020. The full report is attached below. The briefing provides current insight on how people in Leeds are experiencing digital inclusion, specifically […]
Domestic Violence Training for Services
Leeds City Council offer training for organisations working with people who may be at risk of domestic violence. Their training includes information about the following: • Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) • Quality Mark multi-agency and single agency training • Lessons learned from Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs) • Sessions for services working with adults […]
Online Event: ‘Lighting Up Lockdown Celebration’ Wednesday 16th December
Come join us next Wednesday 16th December for an online celebration of the ‘Lighting Up Lockdown’ project, where we will do a virtual gallery tour of the photos that have been shared as part of the project. ‘Lighting Up Lockdown’ has been a fantastic way to encourage people to connect and share, despite not being […]
Have you been busy attending meetings during Covid? Claim back the time you spent in them at £35/hr
Thanks to Leeds Comunity Foundation, LMP can now provide back-fill costs to groups and organisations who attend strategic meetings in Leeds, and help to get the voices and opinions of Migrant Communities at the decision making tables – until the end of March 2021 This offer is open to all groups and organisations – all […]
Home Office Windrush Compensation Scheme Inquiry
The Home Office Windrush Compensation Scheme Inquiry is available to examine the design and implementation of the Windrush Compensation Scheme and the support that is provided to individuals through the ‘Windrush Scheme: support in exceptional circumstances’ policy. It aims to understand whether these schemes are operating effectively for people who apply and whether changes are […]
Chrome Book Loan for English Learners from Swarthmore
We are aiming to Connect people to Swarthmore, and to each other, with a new Chrome Book loan and support scheme, providing them with new opportunities for engagement and support through digital engagement opportunities. We will also provide them with a device to help them access the internet, if they have no WiFi or Broadband. […]
Home Office reply to Cllr Blake, 1st December 2020
You’ll remember Cllr Blake’s excellent letter expressing concern over Home Office Evictions during lockdown. Curiously, the Home Office reply does not address any of the particular concerns raised by Cllr Blake directly, and instead restates the Home Office’s current position, before ending on this hopeful note: “I hope you agree that the best […]